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Yachting costume 1897
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Yachting costume 1897
Woman wearing a yachting outfit with gigot sleeved jacket, ruffle shirt and petit boaters hat. Date: 1897
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1897 Boater Boaters Garment Garments Gigot Mutton Outfit Outfits Puff Puffed Ruffle Ruffled Shirt Shoulders Yachting
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1. Title: "Elegance on the Water: A Victorian Woman's Yachting Outfit, 1897" This photograph captures the essence of Victorian fashion and the allure of yachting culture in the late 19th century. The image features a woman dressed in an exquisite yachting outfit, embodying the spirit of both style and sport. The woman dons a stylish, gigot-sleeved jacket, a popular design of the era that accentuates the large shoulders and creates an illusion of slender arms. The jacket, with its puffed puff sleeves, adds a touch of femininity and elegance to the overall look. Beneath the jacket, she wears a ruffled blouse with a high collar, adding a refined and sophisticated touch to her ensemble. The ruffles, a common feature in Victorian fashion, add a playful and feminine element to the outfit. Completing the look is a petit boater hat, a quintessential accessory for yachting enthusiasts of the time. The boater hat, with its flat crown and narrow brim, not only shields the wearer from the sun but also adds a chic and practical touch to the outfit. The woman's expression exudes confidence and joy, reflecting the excitement and freedom that came with engaging in the popular pastime of yachting during the Victorian era. This photograph offers a glimpse into the fashionable world of Victorian women and their love for the sport of yachting, a trend that continues to inspire and captivate us today. This photograph, taken in 1897, is a testament to the enduring appeal of Victorian fashion and the timeless allure of the sea. It invites us to appreciate the elegance and grace of a bygone era, while reminding us of the enduring connection between fashion and the great outdoors.
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